Andheri Population: 2011 Census Data and Growth Trends

2011 Census Figures (Official)

Note: The "7.3 million" figure sometimes cited conflates Andheri with the larger **Mumbai Western Suburbs** district (pop ~14M) or Greater Mumbai. The 2011 Census records Andheri (as a census town + ward aggregation) at **~7.3 lakh**, not million.

Why the Confusion?

• Andheri is often used loosely for the entire western suburbs corridor (Andheri to Dahisar).
• Mumbai Metro Region (MMR) population is ~26M (2023).
• Some sources misplace decimal: 7.3 lakh = 0.73 million → misread as 7.3 million.

Growth Trajectory

Drivers: Metro Lines 1, 2, 7; commercial hubs (SEEPZ, MIDC, Infinity, Mindspace); residential densification (slum rehab, high-rises); airport proximity.

Demographic Profile (2011)

• Sex Ratio: ~850 females/1000 males (migrant labor skew).
• Literacy: ~88% (male 91%, female 84%).
• Language: Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, English, Tamil, Malayalam.
• Religion: Hindu ~65%, Muslim ~20%, Christian ~8%, Buddhist ~4%, Jain ~2%, Others ~1%.

Andheri East vs. West

Data Sources

• Census of India 2011: Primary Census Abstract, Town Directory (Mumbai Suburban District).
• Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) reports.
• BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) ward-wise data.

Conclusion

Andheri's 2011 population was **~730,000** (7.3 lakh), not 7.3 million. It remains one of Mumbai's densest, fastest-growing suburbs, fueled by transit, jobs, and real estate. The next Census (delayed from 2021) will provide the authoritative update.